Surselva 4-day round trip by (e)-bike

A large part of this route follows the signposted mountain bike route “90 Graubünden Bike” (from Safien Platz - Ruschein). Additional trails can be ridden in places or the road can be used to make things easier. Check the map from time to time during the ride.

Stage 1: Ilanz railroad station - Mulin Sut - Castrisch-Schluein bridge - Schluein - Sagogn - Valendas railroad station - Valendas village - Carrera - Versam - Safien Platz - Safien Thalkirch

1800 hm, 880 tm, 42 km

Stage 2: Thalkirch - Tomülpass - Alp Tomül - Schindlabüdemli (see trail variant from here on under the author's tip) - Vals - Uors - Surcasti - Silgin - Surin - Vrin - Vallargia - Lumbrein

1800 hm, 2100 tm, 48 km

Stage 3: Lumbrein - Alp Sezner - Alp Nova - Alp Prada (see from here on trail variant under author's tip) - Alp Stavonas Sura - Wali - Sassli - St. Martin - Hanschahüs - Zignau - Trun - Schlans - Plaun da Plaids - Brigels.

1600 hm, 1800 tm, 38 km

Stage 4: Brigels - Waltensburg - Andiast - Lag da Pigniu - Pigniu - Sogn Francestg - Dalpaleus- Siat - Mulin - Ruschein (see from here on trail variant under author's tip) - Tischinas - Schnaus - Ilanz.

800 hm, 1400 tm, 31 km

E-MTB, helmet, bike gloves, bike shoes, goggles, rain and sun protection, drink, repair kit, first aid kit.

Are you traveling with an e-bike? There are various e-mountain bike charging stations along the route where you can recharge your battery.

Please note! It is possible that your charging cable is missing, stolen or defective. If you want to be on the safe side, we recommend that you take your own charging cable with you. Each charging station also has a normal (CH) 3-way socket.

The tour should not be undertaken in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes are frequent in the mountains. If a rain front or similar is approaching during the hike, you should turn back in good time.

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

From the Grisons cantonal capital of Chur, the Rhaetian Railway takes just 36 minutes through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Ilanz station.

Timetable

All information about luggage transportation can be found here

Please ask Eurotrek about the partner hotels at the respective stage locations. There is no guarantee that a service will be available.

This is not a tour that can be booked as a package. You must book the hotels and any luggage transportation yourself. However, we will be happy to help you with the organization: Information offices of Surselva Tourism

Filter the respective stage location here and find the right hotel.

Variants

Day 1

From Carrera, you can also take the road to the Bärgli gravel works. Here the route follows the trail (S2).

Day 2

Departure Tomülpass - Vals: After Schnidlabüdemli, take the hiking trail to Vals. This is quite rough in places (S2-3). However, you can always switch back to the road. If you have strong calves - or enough battery - you can ride to the village of Tersnaus and cruise down to Peiden Bad on the new SwitzerlandMobility 222 Nino Schurter Bike. Officially in the opposite direction, but this is no problem if you ride carefully. Then take the main road back to the route to Uors. After Surin, you can take the shortcut directly via the road (up and down) to the stage finish in Lumbrein.

Day 3

From Sassli you can recharge your batteries at the Wali mountain restaurant. Please note: the restaurant is closed for renovation in 2024.

Day 4

Departure Ruschein - Ilanz: Take the road to Ilanz. However, the trail is mostly easy to ride (S2).